Fang ancestor statue from Gabon

Name: Fang ancestor statue from Gabon
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: VN1MP8CEHJ
Price: 1700 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Gerard Guardia

1.700 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 83330, LE CASTELLET, France

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Gerard Guardia

83330 LE CASTELLET

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Description

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Beautiful and large FANG reliquary statue from Gabon
Half-hard wood with patina and brass plates fixed with copper nails
crusty patina in places
height 62cm plus wooden base delivered with
Beautiful haughty figure sticking out its tongue
Wood eroded in particular on the left foot and leg
This type of sculpture was placed above a relic basket in order to represent the soul of the deceased and to protect the family by repelling evil spirits
He is holding the sacred vessel that only important people, high dignitaries could hold
Provenance collection Maud and Rene GARCIA
free shipping to the European Union

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Additional Information

Ethnic group	Fang - Pahouin
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)